Table tennis stars compete in Pleasantville for ITTF Cup

The 2013 ITTF North America Cup was hosted at the Westchester Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville. The center is co-owned by Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword puzzle editor, who is an avid table tennis enthusiast. (April 21, 2013)

(Credit: Elizabeth Daza)

Prachi Ja, 16, competes in the women's semifinals at the ITTF North America Cup in Pleasantville. (April 21, 2013)

(Credit: Elizabeth Daza)

Prachi Ja, 16, competes in the women's semifinals at the ITTF North America Cup in Pleasantville. (April 21, 2013)

(Credit: Elizabeth Daza)

Lucy Ma of the U.S. competes against Annie Coulombe of Canada in the women's semifinals at the ITTF North America Cup in Pleasantville. (April 21, 2013)

Lucy Ma of the U.S. competes against Annie Coulombe of Canada in the women's semifinals at the ITTF North America Cup in Pleasantville. (April 21, 2013)

(Credit: Elizabeth Daza)

New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz is co-owner and manager of The Westchester Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville. The center is the site of the 2013 ITTF North America Cup. (April 21, 2013)